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CRIM 102 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks used in the criminal justice studies. It provides a survey of the various agencies making up the U.S. criminal justice system, primarily the criminal court, law enforcement, and corrections.
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CRIM 203H - Sexual Violence and Aggression
Credits: 4
Even though there have been considerable monetary and time resources spent on violent crimes by local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement have had a difficult time prosecuting the sexually violent criminal because of societal views on personal freedoms. This course is a systematic introduction to the causation of violent offending and extreme aggressive behavior and the treatment and incarceration of this type of criminal. The readings and course framework will stress a criminological approach to sexual violence and aggression.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: WGS-203H
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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CRIM 210 - Multicultural Policing
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the challenges present in policing multicultural settings. Issues pertaining to understanding diverse cultures and effective communication across cultures from the standpoint of law enforcement are explored in detail.
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CRIM 211 - Introduction to Criminal Investigations
Credits: 3
This course is a comprehensive approach to the examination and treatment of physical evidence as it relates to the criminal justice system. Students will be involved in an interactive learning experience tied to the securing and preserving of crime scenes and maintaining the integrity of trace evidence for future court proceedings.
Cross-listed: FRSC-211
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CRIM 220 - Corrections in Society
Credits: 3
This course explores the evolution of correctional practices in the United States. It also examines and assesses the variety of correctional options utilized within the criminal justice system.
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CRIM 224H - Detective Fiction
Credits: 4
The seminar will study the origin of detective fiction and the cultural and scientific circumstances which made the genre possible. Secondly, the course will explore the reasons behind the popularity of this kind of fiction for the last two centuries. The course will also examine the development of forensic science and detecting by studying the evolution of police investigation procedures from the 19th century to then present day. Students will read a variety of detective stories beginning with Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle ending this study in the 21s century.
General Education Area: Humanities, Social Science
Cross-listed: ENGL-224H
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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CRIM 297 - Special Studies
Credits: 1-4
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
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CRIM 305 - Family Violence Through the Lifespan
Credits: 3
Family Violence across the Lifespan explores the etiology, prevalence, treatment, and prevention of family violence. A broad coverage of viewpoints and theories behind family violence are covered.
Cross-listed: SOC-305
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or CRIM-102
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CRIM 311 - Criminal Law and Procedure
Credits: 3
This course will examine substantive criminal law and the elements of specific crimes, including crimes against persons and property. Students also will be introduced to the sources of criminal procedural law and the steps involved in a prosecution. Defenses and immunities to crimes will be discussed also.
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CRIM 321 - Cultural Relativism and Social Deviance
Credits: 3
This course studies the understanding of normative violations within society, specifically, how actions and/or actors come to be defined as deviant and what functions deviance serves in society.
Cross-listed: SOC-321
Prerequisite: SOC-101
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CRIM 322 - Criminological Theory
Credits: 3
This course offers an introduction to criminology and a survey of the major theoretical traditions within criminology over the past three centuries.
Cross-listed: SOC-322
Prerequisite: SOC-101, SOC-202H, or CRIM-102
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CRIM 323 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credits: 3
This course surveys the criminal and deviant conduct of youths. Theoretical and treatment patterns are also considered.
Cross-listed: SOC-323
Prerequisite: SOC-101 or SOC-202H
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CRIM 326 - Criminal Behavior
Credits: 3
This course explores the theoretical underpinnings that attempt to explain and predict criminal behavior and human aggression, including investigation of biological, cognitive, social and other explanations. Additionally, the course investigates juvenile delinquency, psychopathy, mental illness, mass murder, sex offending, terrorism, white collar crime and the unique features and profiles of each.
Cross-listed: PSYC-326, SOC-326
Prerequisite: SOC-101, SOC-202H, PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, or CRIM-102
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CRIM 397 - Special Studies
Credits: 1-4
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
Prerequisite: SOC-101, SOC-202H, or CRIM-102
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CRIM 405 - Domestic and International Terrorism
Credits: 3
This course surveys perspectives pertaining to the etiology of terrorism at both the domestic and international level. Study of the various tactics used by identified terrorist groups is explored. In addition, the techniques of counter terrorism are assessed.
Cross-listed: PSCI-405
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CRIM 477 - Police Psychology
Credits: 3
This course explores psychological principles as applied to aspects of police officer’s career. Some of the topics to be examined are: the unique psychological stresses of police work, the effects of that stress on both the officer and his or her family; identification and management of the problem police officer; psychology of crowds; riots and their effective control; and the application of psychological principles to detective work. The interpersonal dynamics of the police with civilian complainants, victims, and violent, aggressive individuals will also be covered.
Cross-listed: PSYC-477
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, or CRIM-102
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CRIM 494 - Police Academy Training Program
Credits: 12
This course is part of a programmatic partnership with the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy. To participate in this program, students must meet the entrance standards for the Academy. To earn credit from this program, students must successfully complete Academy training, and pass the POST exam.
Prerequisite: Permission of Criminal Justice/Criminology Program Director
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CRIM 495 - Internship
Credits: 3
This course is designed as a culminating experience to integrate theory and practice in the context of an approved field-based experience under the supervision of the course instructor. Practicum requires completion of 135 clock hours on site along with coursework relevant to the student’s field experience.
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H
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CRIM 496 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
Junior or senior level students may design and conduct an independent study project in a field of their interest under the direction of a faculty advisor.
Prerequisite: One 200 level or higher CRIM course
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CRIM 497 - Special Studies
Credits: 1-4
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
Prerequisite: CRIM-102
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